variants
or less commonly savour
1
: the taste or smell of something
2
: a particular flavor or smell
3
: a distinctive quality
variants
or less commonly savour
savored also savoured; savoring also savouring
ˈsā-vər-iŋ 
ˈsāv-riŋ
: to have a specified smell or quality : smack
1
: to give flavor to : season
Examples of savor in a Sentence
Noun
Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.
a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor
Verb
He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
They savored every last morsel of food.
She was just savoring the moment.
The team is still savoring its victory.
He savored the memories of his vacation.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The views of the harbor from this cozy and colorful local haunt, particularly at sunset, make the experience one worth savoring.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Besides those two under-the-radar ingredients, two steps—dropping the pan on the rack mid-way through the baking process and chilling the brownies before slicing and savoring them—makes these brownies supremely dense and decadent.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Along with his brother, though, Will Johnson savored Wednesday’s win.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Beverages To enhance the singular dining experience even more, guests can savor a unique aperitif that embodies the dynamic spirit of Hong Kong.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The views of the harbor from this cozy and colorful local haunt, particularly at sunset, make the experience one worth savoring.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Besides those two under-the-radar ingredients, two steps—dropping the pan on the rack mid-way through the baking process and chilling the brownies before slicing and savoring them—makes these brownies supremely dense and decadent.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Along with his brother, though, Will Johnson savored Wednesday’s win.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savor. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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savor
2 of 2 verb
savored; savoring
ˈsāv-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to have a specified smell or quality
2
: to give flavor to
3
: to taste or smell with pleasure : relish
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